Elections 2023 Become a Councillor

BECOME A COUNCILLOR?

ELECTIONS MAY 2023

Make a Difference!

If you care about Faringdon and are passionate about our community join us!

Become a councillor!

 

WHAT DOES Faringdon Town Council DO?

We have an overall responsibility for the well-being of the local community. Our work falls into three main categories:

Delivery of services

  • Improving quality of life for residents
  • Giving communities a democratic voice

BECOMING A LOCAL COUNCILLOR

As a local councillor you can become a voice for Faringdon and make a real change. Councillors are community leaders and represent the interests of the communities they serve.

Local councillors have four main responsibilities:

  • Engaging with local residents
  • Decision-making
  • Monitoring
  • Getting involved locally

You can find lots more information here :

https://www.nalc.gov.uk/our-work/local-elections

Or book an appointment to meet with our Town Clerk Sally Thurston to discuss what involved! [email protected]

The Oxfordshire Association of Local Councils are providing online hour sessions for anyone interested in becoming a councillor, letting them know what they are letting themselves in for! A short introduction and open question time.

Covering eligibility, skills, expectations and some basics about life as a councillor.

There is no need to book please follow the following link.

24th January 2023 at 5pm

13th February  at 10am

15th March at 2pm

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87125012109?pwd=VzZkYzkwajlqTTJSWEdrcmVxTUs2QT09

Meeting ID: 871 2501 2109

Passcode: 386520